 In 1967, Hoch Auditorium became the site of a fatal accident when 15-year-old Lorraine Kelvin of Clayton, Missouri fell 64-70 feet from a catwalk while attending the University of Kansas Midwestern Music and Arts Camp.On June 15, 1991, Hoch Auditorium was struck by lightning.The auditorium and stage area were completely destroyed; only the limestone façade and lobby area were spared.